West Lake Books: 31 books

This pattern knits a wonderfully thick and warm slouch beret type hat.. Instructions come complete with description of how to knit the beret point! This hat has been created in a regular size as a larger size, in order to accommodate someone with long or otherwise voluminous hair who wishes...

Using simple crochet stitches (chain, single crochet and double crochet) these winter hats work up very quickly. Whether you need to buy new yarn or you have lots of leftover skeins, these caps require minimal yardage to complete. This cute winter skullcap suits any style. It makes a great...

This multi-page knitting pattern, complete with photographs, provides detailed instructions to create a beautiful winter cloche style hat featuring the Aran simple plait against the background of a reverse stockinette stitch. The hat is knitted in the round. Hat skill level: Advanced Beginner.This...

This multi-page knitting pattern, complete with reference photographs, provides detailed instructions to create stretch-to-fit traditional house slippers for women. These make great holiday gifts and help to use up scrap yarns in an effective and much appreciated mannerSkill Level: BeginnerThis...

This multi-page knitting pattern, complete with photographs, provides detailed instructions to create stretch-to-fit traditional house slippers in three sizes for men, women and children. This pattern is a great way to use up scrap yarns. Skill Level: Beginner The slipper patterns are...

This beautiful and warm handmade scarf is soft and inviting. The simple Aran plait gives extra thickness and warmth to the piece.Things to know about this pattern:Skill level: Intermediate BeginnerAbout 200 yards of any yarn that meets the gauge specifications.Size US 8...

This multi-page knitting pattern, complete with photographs, provides detailed instructions to create a beautiful winter cloche style hat featuring the Aran simple plait against the background of a reverse stockinette stitch. The matching scarf pattern is a larger simple plait set against a garter...

These two patterns knit up quickly into a lovely matching set of hat and cowl. Hat and cowl are both thick and warm as well as both soft and lightweight. Each pattern comes with clear and specific directions and reference photographs for ease of use.Things to know about these patterns:Skill...

These two patterns knit up quickly into a lovely matching set of hat and scarf, which both are thick and warm as well as both soft and lightweight. Each pattern comes with clear and specific directions and reference photographs for ease of use.Things to know about these patterns:Hat...

This multi-page knitting pattern, complete with photographs, provides detailed instructions to create small size dorm boots for children. This pattern is a great way to use up scrap yarns. Pattern details how to integrate different colors with the main color to artfully accent the bottom, body and...

Everywhere in Asia fortune tellers are willing, but not necessarily able, to give meaning to your life. They offer you all sorts of prescient methods from which to choose. One can take the results from any method with a grain of salt or put faith in them and live accordingly. I was a pragmatic naysayer,...

This pattern knits a wonderfully thick and warm slouch beret type hat.. Instructions come complete with description of how to knit the beret point ! In addition, the pattern includes instructions on how to knit a matching scarf. This hat has been created in a regular size as well as a larger...

This pattern knits a wonderfully thick and warm slouch beret type hat that is both soft and lightweight. Instructions come complete with description of how to knit the beret point! Things to know about this pattern: Skill level: Advanced beginner. This hat requires extremely basic knitting...

This marvelous cloche hat intrigues the eye by appearing to be knitted in separate directions. It provides a “twist and twirl” effect. However, it is knitted easily, in four connected sections, as one piece and finished using a circular needle for a seamless hat band. There are two hat band options...